Millsboro to hold spring clean-up again
On Saturday, April 14, the Millsboro Downtown Partnership (MDP) will hold its second Downtown Millsboro Clean-Up.
MDP is a non-profit organization whose mission is supporting, creating and promoting the revitalization of downtown Millsboro...
Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 11:52am
Inland Bays Foundation seeks members to help in mission
The Inland Bays Foundation is up and running and ready to recruit members. They had their first official meeting as an established 501(c)3 organization in October 2011 and have a mission “to advocate and promote the restoration of the Inland Bays...
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 6:19am
Bunting looks back at 28-year career
Whether one is driving over the new Indian River Inlet Bridge, attending Delaware Tech, visiting the Veterans Home in Milford or kayaking the Assawoman Canal, it is hard not to feel the impact of state Sen. George H. Bunting and his 28 years in...
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 6:16am
Millsboro Chamber to host Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, April 7, beginning at 1 p.m., rain or shine, the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt in Cupola Park. Children between the ages of 3 and 10 will have the opportunity to scour for 6,000 eggs...
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 4:27am
Millsboro accepts asbestos-abatement bid for town hall
This week, Millsboro Town Council voted 7-0 to accept a bid from Royal Plus to conduct the asbestos abatement process project for the town hall.
The Town received four bids for three different options: (1) remove all the asbestos found in...
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 8:17am
DelDOT public meeting tests Route 113 intersection plans
Responding to years of traffic congestion and collisions, the Delaware Department of Transportation has developed a tentative plan to improve two Route 113 intersections in Georgetown.
The Delaware Hazard Elimination Program identified the...
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 5:19am
Valor awards highlight selfless acts of heroism
Each and every day, members of local law enforcement agencies, fire departments and EMS services put their own lives on the line to ensure welfare of members of the community. Oftentimes their deeds go unnoticed except by those who experience...
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 2:11am
Millsboro town hall renovations discussion focuses on abestos
As preparation begins for town hall building improvements, Millsboro Assistant Town Manager Matt Schifano reported this week that the Town had not only received a $40,000 energy grant but had secured another $21,000 in reallocated funds.
...
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 4:56am
Discussion on Route 113 improvements begins
DelDOT will hold a public workshop on Monday, Feb. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. so citizens can receive an update on the status of proposed improvements south of Georgetown.
The improvements are to address safety at two median crossovers along...
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 4:54am
MDP holding quarter auction this Friday
On Friday, Feb. 10, beginning at 6 p.m., the Millsboro Downtown Partnership will be holding its first ’Boro Quarter Auction.
“We were working with the Millsboro Downtown Partnership, trying to figure out some ways to raise some money so...
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 3:28am
After years of construction, delay and turbulent waters, the Indian River Inlet Bridge opened to traffic last Friday, with Gov. Jack Markell taking the maiden ride across its span.
Coastal Point • R. Chris Clark
State Sen. George H...
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 8:35am
Millsboro Dairy Queen still going strong after 10-year milestone
There’s little doubt of the success of a chain like Dairy Queen near a seaside locale, but Bill Shook, owner of the franchise in downtown Millsboro, has been finding year-round prosperity with more than just the ice cream. After 10 years, thanks...
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 7:21am
BREAKING NEWS: Route 54 paving work pushed forward to this weekend
In an effort to move the Route 54 Improvement Project toward completion, the Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced Thursday, Jan. 5, that contractor Mumford & Miller, will be doing paving operations this weekend. Unseasonably warm...
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 5:38am
Arrests made in string of robberies
Delaware State Police and officers from the Ocean View Police Department this week arrested two Ocean View-area residents in connection with a string of armed robberies at businesses throughout the area.
Police said they arrested Tervone...
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 5:07am
BREAKING NEWS: Millsboro residents killed in single-car crash near Lewes
The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit on Friday, Dec. 23, was investigating a single-vehicle crash in which two Millsboro residents were killed early that morning.
Police said that, about 12:50 a.m., as Dakota R. Sabia, 20,...
Saturday, December 24, 2011 - 7:50am
Award-winning Millsboro water treatment plant to green the grass and the environment
One day in the very near future, Millsboro Public Works Director Kenny Niblett will attend a baseball game at the local Little League Park, possessing intimate details of how the grass is kept so green and so lush at his town’s very own “field of...
Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 2:42am
Conley's to hold 11th annual Living Nativity
Conley’s United Methodist Church will be celebrating it’s 11th year holding their Living Nativity on Dec. 16 and 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
“It was just a way to celebrate the Christmas season and to celebrate Jesus,” explained coordinator...
Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 3:29am
Local man arrested in string of burglaries
Selbyville police arrested Jeffrey Paddock, 49, of Ocean View on Wednesday, Nov. 23, for his alleged involvement in a string of local burglaries.
Coastal Point: Paddock
According to the Delaware State Police, Paddock “would pry...
Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 3:19am
Millsboro fire company to hold fundraiser
The Millsboro Fire Company will be hosting Shopping Spree Sunday on Dec. 20 to help raise money for supplies for the company.
“This is the first year we’ve actually done this event,” explained firefighter and organizer Jessica Rogers. “It’...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 6:20am
Millsboro Christmas parade continues annual holiday tradition
For more than 30 years, the Town of Millsboro has held its annual Christmas parade, and on Dec. 3, beginning at 10 a.m., that tradition will continue.
“We have local bands, local pageant winners, business and church groups,”...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 3:17am
Millsboro man charged by DSP in Nov. 2 rape, murder
Delaware State Police this week arrested a 43-year-old registered sex offender living near Millsboro in connection with the Nov. 2 rape and murder of a 70-year-old Millsboro-area woman.
Police said their investigation into the incident...
Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 2:44am
First public groups tour completed inlet bridge
Dressed in hardhats, gloves and reflective vests, a group of 20 civilians crossed the new Indian River Inlet Bridge, from end to end, for the first time. They grinned as a DelDOT tour guide led them across the newly completed 10-foot closure pour...
Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 1:53am
ALERT: Nationwide Emergency Alert System test set for 2 p.m. -- THIS IS ONLY A TEST
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Delaware will join all other states in conducting the first nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. At 2 p.m., radio, television and cable stations will broadcast the familiar alert warning sound. Following the alert...
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 1:20am
Millsboro-Downtown group seeks new truck route
The Millsboro Downtown Partnership is trying to reach legislators in hopes of resolving traffic and safety issues within the town.
“We desperately need a truck route to just get the traffic off of route 24,” said Jessica Wiggins, the...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 11:37am
Detectives probe home invasion
The Delaware State Police this week were investigating a home-invasion-style robbery that occurred late Saturday night in Millsboro.
Police said the incident happened about 11:50 p.m. on Oct. 29, as a male suspect and a female suspect...
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 9:40am
Delaware’s Department of Transportation has announced that beginning this evening, Wednesday, Nov. 2, there will be a shift in traffic patterns on Route 1 just north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. The shift will be implemented to ensure...
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 8:05am
TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 1 near Inlet to close at 9 p.m.
Both the northbound and southbound lanes of Route 1, near the Indian River Inlet will close at approximately 9 p.m. tonight, due to high storm tides, report officials from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).
Neither the...
Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 10:33am
Millsboro study to look at origins of cancer cluster near plant
In a chemical-laden world – from the cosmetics women wear and the chemicals in dry cleaning to the more obvious pollutants, such as smoke stacks and cigarettes – it is easy to get exposed to something dangerous. What’s not as easy is knowing if...
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 8:48am
Troopers probe Millsboro home- invasion robbery
Delaware State Police detectives this week were investigating a home invasion-style robbery that occurred Oct. 20 near Millsboro.
Police said the incident happened about 10:45 p.m. last Thursday as two men forced their way into a home...
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 4:51am
Millsboro to hold Family Night Out on Halloween
On Monday, Oct. 31, the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Millsboro Police Department, will be holding Family Night Out.
“I think this will be either the fifth or fourth year,” said Chamber Coordinator Amy...
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 4:43am
Little Miss Millsboro pageant to be held at town hall this Sunday
On Sunday, Oct. 23, the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce will host the Little Miss Millsboro Pageant from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Hall. Chamber Coordinator Amy Simmons said that the town has been holding the pageant for more than...
Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 9:53am
Millsboro girl’s brush with death brings focus to CPR and AEDs
Tha-thump. Tha-Thump. Tha-Thump.
Coastal Point • Submitted
Millsboro’s Sierra Hall is sparking interest and awareness in CPR and AEDs through her brave story.
The beating of a heart. It’s a familiar sound that silently and...
Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 7:43am
Indian River Inlet project set to bridge the gap
It’s getting a lot harder for people driving across the Indian River Inlet Bridge to see through the gap between north and south sides of the new bridge as they drive past, with the time for the final concrete pour of the project nearing and just...
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 7:53am
East Coast Garden Center brings fall fun with Harvest Festival
Fall is upon us, and East Coast Garden Center in Millsboro is ready to kick off the season in style. This Saturday, Oct. 1, the garden center will host their fifth annual Harvest Festival, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., featuring a slew of activities...
Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 11:55am
State Police this week were seeking suspects in a Sept. 13 Lewes-area burglary, including two Millsboro-area residents. Police were looking for 33-year-old Melissa Kabino and 27-year-old Byron Martin, who were among five suspects in the robbery...
Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 4:29am
Annual powwow to highlight Nanticoke culture, heritage
Sept. 10 and 11 will mark the 34th annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow, at which nearly 600 members of the Nanticoke Indian tribe and other Native American tribes will share their culture and heritage with each other and the public.
“Basically...
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 3:02pm
Caroline's Cottage brings vintage feel to old-town Millsboro
Karen Apostolico has always had an appreciation for yesterday’s treasures. After retiring to Millsboro from Wilmington four years ago, she has finally brought her passion to fruition, having opened Caroline’s Cottage in early June. The old house-...
Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 4:04am
State’s first-ever hurricane leaves damage, flooding in its wake
Coastal Delaware began its recovery from Hurricane Irene as torrential rains and gale-force winds cleared on Sunday morning, dealing generally with localized flooding and power outages, as well as downed trees and broken limbs – a considerably...
Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 3:35am
Event to commemorate 10th anniversary of September 11
The Millsboro Lions Club will hold a tribute to 9-11 on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m. to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. It will be held in the Independence development, in their clubhouse, located on George Washington Avenue...
Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 3:32am
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 7:02am
BREAKING NEWS: Area begins recovery from Hurricane Irene, with mostly minor damage reported
Coastal Delaware began its recovery from Hurricane Irene on Sunday, dealing with localized flooding and power outages, as well as downed trees and broken limbs. Gov. Jack Markell lifted a travel ban and evacuation orders for at-risk areas as of...
Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 2:50pm
BREAKING NEWS: Power remains out in Bethany, parts of Ocean View; no damage to boardwalk, OV homes
From Ocean View Police Chief Ken McLaughlin (7 a.m. Sunday):
At this time, no damage to property has been reported in Ocean View. Power outage remains east of West Avenue in Ocean View and throughout Bethany Beach.
Reports from the...
Sunday, August 28, 2011 - 1:33am
BREAKING NEWS: Power outages, flooding continue; police enforcing travel restrictions
From Ocean View Police Department (11:45 p.m.):
Over the past hour, winds and rain subsided. Police patrols were initiated and all roadways in town are reported to be open. Power is still out on the east side of West Avenue and in...
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 6:35pm
BREAKING NEWS: Non-emergency travel prohibited after 6 p.m., Level 2 restrictions go into effect
Level 2 driving restrictions will be in place in Sussex County starting at 6 p.m.; then in Kent County starting from 8 p.m.; and in New Castle County starting from 10 p.m. This means that non-emergency travel will be prohibited. Those who are...
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 11:27am
Indian River Inlet Bridge closing, conditions deteriorating as Irene approaches
As conditions across Delmarva have started to deteriorate with the approach of Hurricane Irene, the Delaware Department of Transportation has announced that...
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 9:47am
Hurricane Irene begins making its way into Sussex County
Those evacuating at-risk areas should be out; conditions will worsen quickly as day progresses
The first effects of Hurricane Irene are beginning to spiral into Sussex County...
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 4:32am
WEATHER ALERT: Hurricane warning, flood watch in place as Irene looms
The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Warning and Flood Watch for the area, as Hurricane Irene comes ashore and heads toward Delmarva. The storm has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm, but it remains near Category 2 strength,...
Saturday, August 27, 2011 - 3:02am
BREAKING NEWS: Evacuation of Sussex County continues, those within .75 miles of water must leave now
The evacuation of Sussex County’s most vulnerable areas continued Friday evening as Hurricane Irene, now slightly weaker but still a very dangerous storm, remained on a collision course with the eastern United States, including Sussex County and...
Friday, August 26, 2011 - 3:49pm
BREAKING NEWS: Mandatory evacuation for communities within 3/4-mile of water
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell has declared a mandatory evacuation for much of the Coastal Point readership area. Everyone in towns including Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, North Bethany, Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Long Neck, Oak Orchard,...
Friday, August 26, 2011 - 6:59am
WEATHER ALERT: DEMA -- Review emergency plans, supplies, monitor weather, surf conditions
As of a final update from state emergency officials for Thursday night, the projected path of Hurricane Irene continued to place the powerful storm slightly to the east of Delaware’s Atlantic Coast, however, emergency management officials and...
Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 3:28pm
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